Assistant Fencing Coach

About Franklin School Franklin is a visionary high school where students have the freedom to chart their own course while leaning on our long history of educational excellence. With a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum, Franklin engages students as active participants in their learning, preparing them to be innovators and socially responsible global leaders.

Founded by the family of expert educators behind the Dwight Schools network, Franklin carries forward a tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to applied learning. We are proud to be a diverse, welcoming community where every student and staff member can thrive. FRANKLIN ATHLETICS | JERSEY CITY Assistant Coach, Fencing Season: Winter.

November 30

• March 15 Schedule: Part-time; weekday afternoons and some weekends Stipend: $4000 Reports to: Head Coach and Director of Athletics The role Franklin Athletics gives every student a place to participate, compete and grow, alongside serious academics. As an assistant coach you'll run real parts of the program: planning practices, coaching in games, supervising athletes.

What we're looking for

Required High school, club and/or collegiate coaching experience. Current adult CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certification with an in-person skills test. Completion of the NJSIAA coaching education below before your first practice. A clear criminal history background check and professional references. Availability for weekday afternoons and some weekends during the season.

Experience working with a range of ability levels in one program. You'll do best here if you're organized, reliable, and flexible with your coaching and time What you'll do Coach Plan and lead practices with the Head Coach that build individual skill and team progression. Competition coaching and preparation Teach teamwork, accountability and sportsmanship by how your actions Inventory uniforms and equipment before the season; collect everything at the end.

Report final scores to the Athletic Director within 60 minutes of the contest ending. Send the AD seasonal updates: progress, highlights and an end-of-season recap. Keep athletes safe Supervise athletes from the end of the school day until they are dismissed from practice or competition. Travel with the team on school transportation to and from away practices and contests.

Follow all school and NJSIAA protocols for health and safety. Report every injury/incident to the Director of Athletics and Health Assistant within 24 hours. Uphold our zero-tolerance hazing policy and the NFHS Coaches Code of Conduct. Take daily attendance and track individual and team statistics. Be part of the Franklin community Build good working relationships with teachers, staff, families and fellow coaches.

Your coaching and demeanor will foster a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging Required coaching education Requirement Details CPR / AED / Basic First Aid Current certificate with in-person skills test (blended OK; online-only not accepted) NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching New coaches; one-time NFHS Concussion in Sports Renewed annually NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Renewed annually NFHS Implicit Bias One-time Be.

Nice Program Per NJSIAA New to this coaching education list? Don't let it stop you from applying. Courses are online, free/reimbursed and relatively quick to complete. Franklin Athletics will help you with your required education compliance.